https://webpacx.ksml.edu.tw/newArrivals zh-TW 存股族的最愛是：買錯、犯錯都能保本，可轉債操作風險極低、報酬超高，買起來放著，時間到就能賺錢，是更理想的存股工具！新手入門的第一本可轉債教戰手冊，從零基礎入門到進階獲利心法，一次學會。近幾年「存股」這個投資方法之所以大受歡迎，是因為它隱含「買起來放著就賺錢（領息）」的概念，可是多數人不知道，存股虧損的機率，遠高於投資可轉債，還認為死抱股票是安全的。「存股」是一種概念，能用在股票，也能用在可轉債，加上可轉債有賣回價的「保底」功能，萬一不幸價格下跌，發行公司會用保證價格買回，其實是一個更理想的存股工具。簡單來講，「可轉債存股」是結合： ①看錯賠一點點，看對卻能賺很多；②可變相參與除權息行情；③兼具保本與獲利的投資策略，這些優點是傳統存股完全不能比擬的。投資可轉債並不難，這只是不熟悉造成的錯覺。你不嘗試，怎麼知道自己不會！◎ 零基礎入門 也能學得會市面上第一本寫給新手看的可轉債投資書籍，搭配圖解，用最簡單的方法，從看懂公開說明書開始，一步一步教你認識可轉債。◎ 套用存股概念 鬆抓住獲利存股的重點在領股利，搞懂除權息和可轉債之間暗藏的玄機，不但可以變相參與除權息、不須擔心股價處於弱勢的貼息問題，另一項福利是：不用被課稅。◎ 進階獲利心法 進可攻、退可守以說故事的方式，教投資人學會可轉債選擇權操作，以小博大，用低成本賺進高獲利。穿著救生衣跳入股海，要滅頂很困難，這是一種強迫獲利的高勝算投資法！本書特色存股族的最愛是：買錯、犯錯都能保本，可轉債操作風險極低、報酬超高，買起來放著，時間到就能賺錢，是更理想的存股工具！◎ 零基礎入門 也能學得會市面上第一本寫給新手看的可轉債投資書籍，搭配圖解，用最簡單的方法，從看懂公開說明書開始，一步一步教你認識可轉債。◎ 套用存股概念 鬆抓住獲利存股的重點在領股利，搞懂除權息和可轉債之間暗藏的玄機，不但可以變相參與除權息、不須擔心股價處於弱勢的貼息問題，另一項福利是：不用被課稅。◎ 進階獲利心法 進可攻、退可守以說故事的方式，教投資人學會可轉債選擇權操作，以小博大，用低成本賺進高獲利。穿著救生衣跳入股海，要滅頂很困難，這是一種強迫獲利的高勝算投資法！]]> ◆華文影視暢銷作家◆ ◆IP影視化詢問度最高，多部作品改編中◆ ◆作品累銷近1,000,000冊◆ 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「所以是你犯錯？犯錯就要想辦法改啊。」 「我只是愛上她，我沒有犯錯。」他的聲音低沉如舊。 ///喜歡不是一個人可以努力的事。 ◤21.9℃穀雨_珍重或許不再見 他掉著眼淚笑了出來。 努力到無法再努力了，除了再見，你們沒有虧欠彼此什麼。而那句再見，現在也終於歸還了。 「再見。」 「再見。」 ///很喜歡、很喜歡，但只有喜歡還不夠吧。 ◤24.7℃芒種_我在右邊收藏一句再見 「你只要說出你的心情就好。」她說：「我已經說出我的了，我只需要你誠實就好。」 「我有喜歡的人了。」他緩緩吐出這幾個字，語氣肯定。 ///每每想起，記憶裡的你始終清朗。 ★封面的祕密★不抱歉是因為...... 從肆一筆下的故事看見自己，故事裡藏著流過的眼淚，英文「to be myself」以珍珠亮膜呈現，隱隱約約卻又堅定如昔，象徵著長大的路上，不管如何修修改改或塗塗抹抹，也難免犯錯、流淚也罷、愛人或被愛，都願你只要是自己就好。]]> 台灣每8人就有1人腎臟出問題， 但96％的人有慢性腎臟病卻不自知！ 腎臟是人體的「超級濾心」，負責過濾血液、調節體內水分、製造尿液排泄廢物與毒素，同時也是維持骨骼健康、調節人體免疫力、保護胰臟免於發炎、強化神經與肌肉機能的重要器官。但是，你知道嗎？「腎臟病」年年登上國人10大死因排行榜，可說是台灣人的「新國病」！根據衛福部最新統計，台灣罹患慢性腎臟病的人數超過200萬人，平均每8個人就有1個人罹患。更可怕的是，高達96％的人，不知道自己腎臟已經出了問題，往往病情發展到「快洗腎」，才知道自己罹患腎臟病！ 腎臟科名醫江守山醫師，同時也是《吃對保健食品！》、《食在安心》的暢銷書作者，他開宗明義指出，腎臟病之所以成為台灣人的「新國病」，全是因為錯誤觀念根深柢固。為此，他特別在書中破解國人對腎臟的8大錯誤觀念，像是男性常把泡泡尿、混濁尿，跟腎虧混為一談，寧願選擇來路不明的偏方而不願就醫，結果反而造成腎臟嚴重損壞、必須洗腎；有些人怕吃太鹹腎臟會受損，特別買標榜健康的低鈉鹽，卻不知低鈉鹽的鉀含量非常高，腎功能不佳者吃了反而更要命……等等。這些似是而非的觀念，都是腎病罹患率居高不下的主因。 事實上，腎臟病是有跡可循的，想要及早發現並非不可能，只要掌握腎病上身的5大徵兆，像是尿液顏色異常或尿量異常（每天高於3000 cc或低於400cc）、水腫、腰痠背痛，以及30歲以前或60歲以後突然有高血壓……等等，都可能是腎功能出了問題。但是，高達九成的人在遇到真正的腎病徵兆時，往往缺乏正確常識與判斷力，以致罹患腎病卻不自知。 預防腎病！江守山醫師的獨門護腎祕訣大公開！ 視病如親的江醫師，有感於台灣腎病罹患率年年攀升，特別將腎臟專科醫師的專業與多年來身體力行的護腎祕訣提供給大家：(1)聰明喝水，掌握起床就喝水、運動前中後要喝水、便祕或尿液呈深黃褐色時要喝水的喝水時機；(2)小心防毒，少外食、少吃加工食品、少喝飲料、少用塑膠餐具；(3)控制三高，三餐定時定量、體重符合標準、運動要足夠……等等，相信只要跟著江醫師一起身體力行吃、喝、住的避毒要點，就可預防腎病上身，腎臟用到120歲也沒問題！ 解析腎病檢查＆治療，讓你知己知彼保健康！ 更難能可貴的是，本書詳盡介紹不同種類的腎功能檢查方法、台灣5大常見腎病變與3大腎病併發症，如果你已經罹患腎病，本書可幫助你了解如何透過飲食控制、正確用藥、生活注意事項，避免腎病進一步惡化，成功逆轉「腎」！萬一不幸被醫師告知必須洗腎，本書也提供了尿毒症患者的飲食、治療原則，有效控制病情，保有良好生活品質。 本書不僅是一本腎臟健康照護的最佳指南，也是解答你心中對腎臟保健所有疑惑的寶典，擁有本書，就好像家裡住了一位腎臟科醫生！  第１本針對台灣人而寫的護腎完全指南！ 本書作者江守山醫師擁有專業腎臟科背景，並長期致力於預防醫學的推廣，他以數十年豐富的臨床經驗，一一破解一般人對腎臟的迷思，同時提出了獨門的腎臟預防保健觀念，無論你是想要養生保健或是對症解惑，都能在本書中找到答案。https://youtu.be/GRBbcvIhlsM  一次破除對腎臟的９大迷思，全方位護腎知識大解密！ 小心！以下都是害人喪命的錯誤迷思：長期吃西藥會傷腎？鈣片吃太多，容易形成腎結石？腎臟病會遺傳嗎？治療腎病千萬不能吃類固醇？一旦開始洗腎，就得洗一輩子嗎？……等。想要擁有健康的腎，必須先破除這些錯誤觀念，並導正你的腎知識，才能追求健康，不再走冤枉路！https://youtu.be/2Lo-aJcT7GM  腎臟科名醫獨門護腎祕方大公開！ 江醫師多年來不斷推廣安心飲食、無毒空間，現在更大方公開自己的護腎祕訣，只要力行護腎祕訣，腎臟用到120歲也沒問題！ 祕訣１──聰明喝水：(1)每天至少喝2000cc，且至少排尿6次；(2)解身體的渴，請喝溫開水；(3)不喝瓶裝水、山泉水；(4)多喝經過6道過濾的醫療級好水；(5)掌握起床就喝水、運動前中後要喝水、便祕或尿液呈深黃褐色時要喝水的喝水時機。https://youtu.be/bvWCH3PbGO0 祕訣２──小心防毒：(1)少外食、少吃加工食品、少喝飲料、少用塑膠餐具；(2)吃看得到原形和原味的食物；(3)房屋裝潢不使用含揮發性有機化合物建材；(4)不燒香、燒金紙、點蚊香；(5)室內濕度維持在40～60%；(6)不亂吃減肥藥、感冒藥、止痛藥或偏方。https://youtu.be/qLWhjB6IwlU 祕訣３──控制三高：(1)茶、紅麴、納豆、魚及魚油，可調節血壓、血脂兼清血管；(2)三餐定時定量、體重符合標準、運動要足夠；(3)掌握先喝湯、再吃魚或菜，最後吃肉和水果的飲食順序，腰圍就能瘦一圈。https://youtu.be/4E2r8Sf6tLA  完全圖解，把艱深醫學變簡單！ 聽說中藥比較不傷腎？為什麼喝很多水還會腎結石？多尿＋夜尿，是腎臟的求救訊號？糖尿病會引發腎衰竭？腎病對健康的傷害是什麼？治療腎病千萬別吃類固醇？醫師說我要洗腎時要怎麼辦？洗腎患者飲食怎麼吃才好？……等，本書針對所有有關腎臟的相關疑問，輔以插圖說明方式，帶領讀者快速、清楚且正確地了解腎臟跟腎病，擁有本書，就像家裡住了一位腎臟科醫生！https://youtu.be/1jPMe4drrBc  9個自我檢測表，3分鐘測出你的目前狀態！ 在進入每一章前，都會有自我檢測表，分別檢測你的「護腎敏感度」、「腎知識正確度」、「腎臟健康度」、「喝水正確度」、「謹腎防毒度」、「腎臟危險度」、「腎力掌握度」、「逆轉腎成功率」以及「洗腎知識正確度」，解答和正確方法就在內文中，只要照著書中建議調整，就能輕鬆逆轉腎！]]> ]]> ★「第二屆鏡文學百萬影視小說大獎」首獎作品。★新銳作家唐福睿以所受法學訓練為基底，寫實呈現少數族群、移工在法律制度中的掙扎與社會處境，其寫實手法有如一面照向社會偏遠角落的鏡子，照映出階級下的人性實相。槍響前，他必須找到拯救被告的方法。一艘遠洋漁船，承載著一樁滅門命案的祕密；為了找出真相、伸張正義，賭上的可能是整個國家的命運★評審一致盛讚！「第二屆鏡文學百萬影視小說大獎」首獎作品 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3. 創新技術融合：智慧城市即將蓬勃發展，帶來超先進、超便利的日常生活。4. 生技革命：實驗室的人造肉、一秒終結癌症、人類將能用「腦波」控制行動？5. 能源革命：自己的能源自己生產、不需要換電池的自駕車、石油燃料OUT！6. 健康管理革命：人類壽命延長，預防及扭轉老化的藥即將問世。7. 全球性的挑戰：為了跟上改變，國際間應該要有什麼對策？　　人類正在經歷一段巨大的轉換期，所有人的生活、價值觀、目標也正面臨一連串挑戰。比起單一專業的人才，未來更需要跨領域的通才。面對未知感到不安一點也不奇怪，但無論是學生、上班族、投資族、企業家、創業家，都必須密切關注世界大趨勢，提前布局與準備，培養強大的適應力，才不會被時代淘汰！★專業推薦（按照姓氏筆畫排列）James Huang / 巨思文化創新長兼數位時代技術主編王怡人 JC 趨勢財經觀點 王傑智 交通大學電機工程學系教授矽谷阿雅 矽谷知名科技人 紀舜傑 淡江大學未來學研究所所長陳良基 科技部部長陳芳毓 天下雜誌未來城市頻道總監賈景光  中國信託金融控股公司 技術長劉威麟 網路趨勢觀察家 Mr. 6盧希鵬 台灣科技大學資訊管理系專任特聘教授★各界好評（按照姓氏筆畫排列）如想知道未來十年的世界將會如何變化，本報告的關鍵字與重點足以供你按書索驥。──James Huang，巨思文化創新長兼數位時代技術主編就各方面來說，我們都正面臨巨大轉型時刻。與其被動選擇，最好的方法是主動了解，在危機中發現未來的契機！──王怡人，JC 趨勢財經觀點職場逆流而上辛苦，順水推舟才事半功倍。了解未來的挑戰和潛在技術，結合你的專長與熱情，才更有機會創出你的夢想！──矽谷阿雅 矽谷知名科技人 要洞燭先機，必須蒐集並整理龐大的資訊，本書就是你快速掌握未來先機的秘笈。──紀舜傑，淡江大學未來學研究所所長科技、醫療、金融等各大產業，都能在本書找到既有產品的2030年升級版。」──陳芳毓，天下雜誌未來城市頻道總監「 藉由學習與理解未來新科技與變化，提前做好當下準備! 」──賈景光，中國信託金融控股公司技術長誰能在比特幣幾百元即先入手？誰能在臉書第一年就開頁圈粉？如果你手無寸鐵，身無分文，別再看現在趨勢，請佈局2030，唯一成本，就是買下這本書。──劉威麟，網路趨勢觀察家 Mr. 6對於未來，不可胡思亂想，要順著科技軌跡去想像，這本書就是了。──盧希鵬，台灣科技大學資訊管理系專任特聘教授]]> 國立科學工藝博物館107年6至9月份推出「見微知著─景品與書寫藝術特展」，策展人蘇永平老師及鄭春翔老師將微境創作以文字及圖錄形式延伸推廣，透過本專刊傳遞相關藝文知識以及留存特展相關紀錄。]]> ]]> 計安芝為尋回父親遺物，隱姓埋名來到金陵沈家，竟恰巧被大少爺沈幀安排伺候傳聞中早已過世的沈大小姐。大小姐沒死，卻瘋癲多時，六年前那樁賣妻的悽慘場面，還深深印在安芝的腦海裡，令她對大小姐生出了幾分同情。遺物到手，安芝果斷離開如一潭深水的沈府，一年後，沈幀再見她時，她已然換了一個身分──林家二小姐。安芝以林家義女的名義經商遊歷，就為累積足夠財富回到故鄉，奪回被二堂伯侵蝕的計家，免不了的，要和沈家大少爺打交道了。安芝裝傻，沈幀也不點破，兩人在商場的道上默默走出了一條旁人看不太明白的情路來……一次偶然，安芝疑似在路上遇見了傳說中的沈大小姐前夫，可他身邊有妻有女，溫柔深情，待人有禮，真是下了狠心拋妻棄子的那個人嗎？]]> 突然來到金陵的師叔似有祕密任務，成天早出晚歸，好不容易逮到了她的蹤影，竟是出現在金陵的知府大人府中！知府顧大人雖有一子卻無妻室，沒想到原來傳說中的顧夫人就是師叔？從林家二小姐又換了身分的安芝，這回成了傅氏商行的傅掌櫃，藉著生意來往與沈幀無微不至又私心滿滿的幫助，安芝發現如今的計家並不如以為的只是在敗壞家產，而是暗中做著不為人知的生意。她一步一步的查著，追根究柢，這才知曉原來當年海難的真相並非二堂伯家一手策劃，就連他們也只是被利用的棋子，隱在後面的凶手，竟是她不願，也從未懷疑過的最親之人……]]> 孩子大腦發展階段的最新研究 認識兒童的心理發展 以及孩子的性情、氣質   　　本書是專為孩子設計的基礎「溫和且堅定」教養原則，使父母可以在孩子最重要的發展時期，為他打下一輩子的優良基礎。   　　書中的教養工具都從「常理」出發，有系統地協助父母採行溫和且堅定的親子互動，目標是讓你的孩子成為有能力、有自信的人，又擁有健康的社交與生活技能。   　　書中更結合了大腦發育階段的最新研究，為父母們解釋孩子行為背後的原因。當你更瞭解孩子，就知道許多時候他只是拿出「適齡行為」，而非「不乖」，這樣就可避免大量的親子衝突。   　　書中的教養工具，告訴父母如何：   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桑祈憑著一身好功夫循線追查， 竟意外發現平靜的生活底下，暗潮洶湧…… 【讀者深情讚嘆，一致推薦】 「就喜歡這樣細水長流的愛情，相識中一點點了解，日久生情，合情合理，不是因為他是男主她是女主，就必須要在一起。在這種時候，我才能明白，身為一個作者，是如何控制不了筆下的人物，你明明是創造出他們的人，卻最終被他們牽著走，這究竟是怎樣的一種感覺。大概跟媽媽看著我一點點長大最後走出家門時的感覺，如出一轍吧。──心酸而欣慰。」──蔚微藍 「沒有各種狗血劇情，只能說好好看！覺得人物的刻畫超級棒，晏大大又暖又腹黑又高冷又貼心，卓大大讓人又愛又恨，閆大大軟萌軟萌的，桑妹子堅強又原則，每個角色都糊得我一臉鼻血。原對晏大大無感的但看到後面完全就成晏大大的腦殘粉了！此書講的不單是一個言情故事，包含了很多東西！反正只能說——作者高能收下我的膝蓋。」──Aralai 「看阿辭的書一直有種感覺，便是她的愛情觀跟我有某種共鳴，體現在幾本書裡，不論是勾欄的明妝和青衫還是國子監的桑二與晏雲之，都是會給人以溫暖希望和啟迪向上的感情，兩廂琴瑟和鳴，快意江湖，沒有怨懟狗血，沒有矯揉造作，一切都來得明媚，如同三月的暖風，騷得剛剛好。世間最好的愛情不過如此，我愛的人剛好愛我！」──牧予 「對於小說的追捧，動力大多源於去尋找生活中所缺失的一些東西，於本書而言，可以是桑二的性格，可以是司業的完美，可以是卓君的青梅竹馬，可以是琰小郎的彆扭相伴，也可以是平川的默默牽掛，或許每個人都在女弟子裡找到了自己繼續追隨的動力。」──葉落無痕_juan 「阿辭的文讀來就有一種酣暢淋漓的感覺，不矯揉造作，讓人看起來感到輕鬆愉悅。我覺得桑祈是一個生長在大漠裡迎風自立的仙人球，從邊關來到京都，她是一個異類，渾身彰顯出的格格不入讓她生活的異常艱難。然而這位姑娘卻毫不放棄，從她身上表現出來的堅強和堅持，是洛京中的孩子們身上所沒有的美好品質。漸漸的，我看到了她的成長。期待堅強的仙人球開出嬌豔美麗的花朵。」──煙花脂 「第一次看到這本書就被花千辭柔美又不乏幽默的文筆驚豔，恰到好處的細節描寫配上文采斐然的語言確實讓人身臨其境。每一個角色都塑造得非常飽滿，而這一點似乎是許多寫手做不到的。」──聽雨僧盧下]]> 想她堂堂醫學博士，在醫藥領域獲獎無數， 　　聲勢正如日中天，卻因為一場車禍，終結了璀璨的一生， 　　怎料再睜開眼，她就成了臨水村劉家的小寡婦穆青娘， 　　被掃地出門，家裡窮得揭不開鍋，還有兩個小包子嗷嗷待哺， 　　面對婆家百般刁難，來自現代的穆青娘哪可能逆來順受？ 　　敢欺上門的，打回去！沒錢過日子，她就靠技藝謀生， 　　穆青娘有自信，憑著她一手醫術和廚藝，也能混得風生水起！   　　眾人皆傳，江大善人江毓驍造福百姓，是村民們的衣食父母， 　　唯有穆青娘知道，他分明滿身戾氣，殘暴成性，嗜殺成癮， 　　初見面，她就不小心得罪了江大善人，把他當成賊匪送進大牢， 　　再次碰見，她又親眼目睹他的殘忍手段，從此心裡蒙上陰影， 　　穆青娘只想遠離這個煞星，專心治病救人，他卻屢屢糾纏， 　　搞了半天，原來是江家有個「自閉症兒童」，想請她醫治！？ 　　這男人到底是覬覦她的美色？還是她的醫術？穆青娘不確定了……]]> 如果有一天，你被老闆宣告只剩下60天的工作期限，你會如何面對接下來的日子？放手一搏？就此放棄？或是活出新的人生？★臉書粉專「倒數60天職場生存日記-上班族都該領悟的道理」真實人生故事首度出書「接下來兩個月，如果業績的表現還是沒有起色，就只能請你離開了！」2020年，全球經濟受到新冠肺炎衝擊，失業人口不斷攀升。在電商平台擔任業務主管的Vito是個跟你我一樣平凡的上班族，認真勤奮跑業績，擁有自己的小團隊，卻在某日收到老闆的最後通牒。他必須在短短兩個月讓業績提升到老闆的目標，否則就必須走人。在高度壓力下，他面臨的不僅僅是失去穩定工作所帶來的生活動盪，更必須面對人生裡反覆找上門來的隱憂──當好不容易在社會上累積了成就，卻突然遭逢變故，一切歸零時，我們還能怎麼走下去，應該要走去哪裡？找到下一個去向，就能獲得真正的幸福嗎？人生過到一半，被迫掉進誰也不想掉進的低谷，他無法逃避，那他要怎麼面對？Vito將這殘忍的60天倒數，活成了一場自我覺察之旅。除了試圖找出破解困境的辦法，重新回顧出社會至今經歷過的成功和失敗，更細細體會處於低潮時的複雜情緒，釐清人生和工作之間的關係。全書從倒數60天開始，詳實記錄他收到通牒時的驚慌心情，面對人生可能再次失敗，隨之而來的迷惘和自我懷疑，以及倘若真的失去工作，是要創業？找下一份工作？乾脆放一場長假？或是……明明是被迫開始探索各種可能性，沒想到，他反而找到了打滾職場幾十年來，未曾想像過的目的地──成為更好的自己。「即使失敗，即使看似失去了所有，選擇權永遠都握在自己手裡。」一邊進行職場生存戰的Vito，一邊在網路上連載日記，和網友分享這段日子的真實經過。起初是為了紓解自己，卻因字句誠懇溫暖，撫慰了上千同樣在職場中迷航的人們。在本書，讀者將跟著Vito的腳步，面對失敗、走過失落，最後拾起重新定錨人生的勇氣。【職場生存語錄】▎四十五歲的我，其實沒比二十五歲的自己進步多少，游得一樣慢、工作得一樣艱辛，還是有一堆沒法搞定的事。唯一慶幸的是至少到現在為止，我還在誠實地面對自己，從來沒有放棄過希望。▎愛跟恨一樣，只有放下了、才能解脫。工作跟愛情一模一樣，主導權永遠在已經不愛的那個人身上。當你真的不愛了，就一定能走出來了。▎環境很重要，找到適合自己的環境才能體會到「如魚得水」的暢快感受，平凡的我們沒法改變環境，但可以選擇環境。▎機會是留給「錯失機會」的人，因為之前曾經錯過，這次才會珍惜把握。▎撫平傷痛的最好方式就是忘了它。專注朝向遠方新的目標走去，如果你一直低頭看著傷口，只會覺得還隱隱作痛。▎我大半輩子都在追求一份滿足夢想的工作。曾經以為找到了，最終還是敗下陣來，因為那個夢想其實是老闆的，跟我一點關係都沒有。▎真實的世界並不會因為你受了傷、停下了腳步，就跟著停止了轉動。要實現自己心中的夢想，就必須勇敢地踏出腳步。]]> 「我是孕婦！我應該坐商務艙！你們到底有沒有銅鋰鋅啊？」 ……這些人是有病嗎？ 有！──自戀病！！ ．要店員下跪的奧客 ．毆打醫護人員的怪獸病人 ．求復合不成就碎屍萬段的恐怖情人 ．要全世界跟他一起死的隨機殺人犯 ……這些人都不是反社會人格，而是「自戀」！ 自戀病，講好聽是一種自我保護機制，講難聽就是中二病 自戀，源自於兒童階段控制母親、掌控周遭環境的「自戀式全能感」。 試想，當小孩得不到想要的玩具時，他們會怎麼做？ ──哭鬧。 無法擺脫自戀式全能感的成人，一旦慾望得不到滿足──跟喜歡的對象告白卻被拒；覺得自己理應得到高收入與社會肯定，卻被裁員……此時，他們保護自己的機制便是「責他」──以嘲諷、咒罵、怨恨、報復等各種形式主動「攻擊」，這就是「自戀怪獸」。 「我花錢我大爺啊！」 「我先來的還不看我？有沒有醫德啊！」 ──全世界只有我自己，別人都不是人！千錯萬錯都是別人的錯！ 這些無所不在的自戀病行為， 簡直跟想吸引父母注意的叛逆國中生沒兩樣！ 但，你不是沒有責任…… 你我一人一把刀，助長自戀、霸凌、犯罪 任何攻擊或霸凌事件，都必須符合多層結構──並非只有「加害者」和「受害者」就能發生，還要加上周遭起鬨的「觀眾」與視而不見的「旁觀者」。 ．假設你家隔壁住的是個角頭老大，不時傳來宛如受暴者的哭叫聲，你是否會充耳不聞，不去報警？ ．假設你走在路上，看到大欺小的霸凌事件，你是否會視而不見，就此路過？ ．假設你是院方或企業方，你是否會因為害怕被告、被噓、被造謠，就姑息怪獸病人和奧客？ 究竟是誰養出了「自戀怪獸」？ 所有人，都應該好好認識這個終極世紀病──「自戀病」！]]> 生活即戲，你如何演好你自己？ 一個演員將帶你看見，人生中──情感的排練場，思考的表演課 ★新世代演員邱昊奇全散文創作，書寫與他人、與自己內在對話的過程★三十二歲的蛻變告白，三十二堂情感的思辨練習，揭露表演者的腦內世界與心中劇場★「真正的誠實都是複雜的。」──楊婕／作家 　　曾是醫學院學生、明星舞者，年少在聚光燈下成長的邱昊奇，發現自己最渴望的，其實是「演戲」。然而「演員」一職並非簡單的事，是否應有讓人著迷的條件，熬出名氣前是否該忍辱負重，扮演截然不同性格的角色時如何摸索……昊奇記下對於表演工作的困惑與質疑，後來的後來，他才發現問題的源頭都回到了「自己」。　　直面內心的輾轉反側，以及三十歲以後的焦慮，「做自己」這個不需費力思考、幾乎人人認可的正確答案，還能翻出什麼新定義？透過敏銳的覺察與熱切思辨的頭腦，昊奇捕捉了世代群體的影子。現在，他想邀請你：「與其耗盡心力的使自己成為另一個角色，不如藉由實際行動去探索邊界另一頭的可能性，找到角色與自己之間，可以被演出的支點，讓角色來靠近自己。」 ◆面對快樂，昊奇說──　　有的時候，我們會收起臉上的笑容，投入有意義的事，或是追尋做人處事的原則。我們之所以看重這些事情，不是因為它讓我們感到快樂或是輕鬆自在，而是認為成為某種人或是過著某種生活是有價值的。 ◆面對徬徨，昊奇說──　　演員挖掘劇本中的可能性，提出各種驚奇的點子給導演選擇。依照這個職務分配，如果你是自己人生的導演，相較於回答問題，在你的人生劇本裡肆無忌憚地塗鴉、提出各種可能性，才是我們演員更擅長的事。 ◆面對改變，昊奇說──　　它在別人眼裡不見得是一回事，哪怕只是第一次不倚靠游泳圈下水、小心翼翼執起小提琴的弓弦、用不同以往的決心閱讀一本書、展開一段親密關係、憑藉自己的獨立思考辨識出不適合自己普世價值。　　任何能讓自己踏出陰鬱的生活，並且渴望與抗拒共存的念頭，很有可能就是有價值的改變。從這個角度來看，我們正是為了把它辨識出來，才不斷展開自我追尋的旅程。在改變的另一頭，蘊藏著人生的意義。 　　這本書，寫給每個人內心的表演欲。我們都需專注當下，盡力把握每一個獨特的演出時分。]]> 擱淺時代下，探索全新的工作模式──你如何生活決定了你將如何從容工作。是你想要的生活風格，決定了你的工作模式。理想的生活是好好工作也認真休息，與時間和金錢保持友善的關係，如果還能擁有一起創造未來的夥伴，這樣的人生豈不太棒？生活是由工作與休息、金錢與時間、同伴與未來所構成，缺一不可。每個人的調配比例不盡相同，假使你對現在的一切感到失望，不如就從本書重拾熱情。大疫時代的變動，「工作」有了嶄新的定義！上班不再八小時，地點不僅限於公司，同事、客戶都可以在網路上相見……好像成為自由工作者還不錯？身為資深自由工作者，作者詳實記錄離開職場不上班，到重拾喜愛的工作，透過無數次的抉擇，才有了現在的理想生活。「每個選項，都只是眾多可能的一種，我的選擇不見得是最好的，只是把需要面對的取捨如實寫出，逐漸構成獨特的工作與生活面貌。」──劉揚銘。本書特色1：重量級與談人，暢談工作與人生交織的細節工作與休息｜VS社長．何飛鵬──最好的工作者，要懂得何時能拒絕老闆要求。金錢與時間｜VS投資研究員．林旻毅、Podcaster．股癌──關於財富自由的意見激盪。同伴與未來｜VS小說家．陳又津──沒有同事的我們如何找到歸屬感。本書特色2：針對「工作與休息、時間與金錢、同伴與未來」，陪伴你面對工作帶來的難題。◎ 找回支配人生的權利透過接案提升實力，而自律往往是成功的關鍵。◎ 把妥善休息列入行程每天記錄工作、休息的時間，並且隨時檢視及調整。◎ 時間的取捨練習像是整理房間的取捨，先確認丟棄不再需要的東西。◎ 分類工作，進而選擇「金錢」是存活的必備燃料，「有趣」則能拓展未來的廣度。◎ 藉由合作觸及新領域每個工作成果，都是無形的名片，永續創作，才能讓自由工作更長久。◎ 焦慮、不安，有時是向上的力量不過度安逸，持續性的焦慮可以成為更好的自己。──我愛工作齊聲推薦！──何飛鵬．城邦出版集團首席執行長｜出版魯蛇．出版魯蛇碎碎念粉專版主｜阿亞梅．作家｜威廉．職場人際暢銷作家｜柚子甜．《專注，是一種資產》作者｜陳又津．小說家｜陳志恆．諮商心理師/暢銷作家｜陳夏民．逗點文創結社總編輯｜曾彥菁．《有一種工作，叫生活》作者｜齊立文．《經理人月刊》《數位時代》內容長｜蘇盈如Sandy Su．國際獵頭、《2030轉職地圖》作者｜Audrey．電商人妻｜HowHow．知名YouTuber｜Min．Min的投資說書小棧────分處在公司體制內外的各界人士推薦短語──第一次認識揚銘是在去年誠品的訪談中，我們聊了對於金錢、時間的價值觀以及意義。很有衝擊力，從揚銘的口中除了讓我對這些既有的事有更不同的思維外，更有趣的是了解到他對工作、時間以及金錢的取捨及解讀。生活在現代的我們，一不小心就會被現實中毫不留情的步調帶走，迷失自我。在這本書中，除了能從揚銘溫暖但堅定的文字讓自己沈澱放鬆外，更能重新思考工作、金錢這些身外之物對我們的價值。相信讀者一定能在這場閱讀盛宴中收穫滿滿，並能勇敢追尋自己想要的，做自己喜歡的樣子！───Min．Min的投資說書小棧人生哲理多半是浪漫的誤會，先是淪為陳腔濫調，然後變成逼迫他人必須遵守的傷人武器。自由工作者劉揚銘數年來所努力的，便是把這世界對職場及工作所推崇的「美德」與「規範」，透過自身的實驗一一打破，找到有助於改善工作環境且增加自身成就感的方法。全書主題雖然圍繞在工作之上，實際則是一名創作者對內在核心的觀測以及提醒：不要為了固守外在規則而糟蹋了自己。一本追夢者都應該閱讀的行動之書！───陳夏民．逗點文創結社總編輯《我喜歡工作，如果可以，不上班的工作更好》是一盞救苦救難的明燈，陪伴自由工作者在孤獨的黑暗行走，打造踏實的幸福。劉揚銘在書中回憶過往：無故撞倒路人、職場捅刀、霸凌同學⋯⋯體制內的他是不擇手段的存在，是行走的喪屍，生人勿近。但喪屍有一天想起自己是人，「自由工作」還給他作為人的價值，卻也成了一顆體制外的泡沫。——且看文字工作者界的半澤直樹，如何催討帳款、精算生活、甚至自己出錢當老闆，在泡沫經濟中求生存，讓人忍不住想大喊：「這樣竟然也可以？為什麼我之前都沒想到！」───陳又津．小說家自由工作是現代人職涯的新選擇，我成為自由工作者也已經三年多。這三年來，除了思索如何增加更多收入外，更多的時候，是在工作與休息、健康及家人相處等人生要務上角力著，試圖找到完美的平衡點。劉揚銘老師的新書來得真是及時，正好提供我思索身為自由工作作者，如何經營事業、家庭、友誼、金錢、休閒與健康的新穎觀點，而真正邁向更自由的境界。書中的觀念，不只適用於自由工作者，任何型態的職人都該探究與思索，不管上班或不上班，都可以活出更自由與滿足的人生。───陳志恆．諮商心理師/暢銷作家很多人認為自由工作＝真爽可以不用上班。但不上班的工作等於從「朝九晚五」的規律生活變成24小時的戰戰兢兢ON檔編劇。舉例來說，我身旁有很多世界各地的獵頭，為了突破個人的工作侷限，回歸更有品質的家庭生活，他們選擇離開組織的保護傘，成為自由工作者。他們都曾經是公司裡面的高效業績得主，但在沒有制度的協助下，要達到財富自由，他們必須重新安排自己的工作時數，想出跨國的結盟方式，每天都要想新的劇本，用自己最有效率的方式來完成任務。如果你是一個崇尚成為自由工作者的人，這是一本很重要的指南書。作者將「正職上班」及「自由工作者」的優勢與挑戰，透過機會成本及案例，在書中清楚的列舉出來。你該選擇最適合你的工作模式。全職工作會有公司追著你完成你的工作，但自由工作者，則會是自己追逐著自己。你可能在追逐自我的道路上，找出屬於自己的商業模式，你也可能因為不適合自由工作的模式，而面臨一無所有。───蘇盈如Sandy Su．國際獵頭、《2030轉職地圖》作者──編輯真心話──看完全部稿件後，跟作者打趣說，或許讀者讀完這本書後，還是想要待在體制內，乖乖當個社畜也不錯。畢竟要在沒有公司的庇佑下，一個人單打獨鬥實在有點困難。作者回我說：「這也很好，都是個人的選擇。」一份工作並不是做了，就必須得做到老死，遇到困難繞道而行就好，捨棄了，或許會獲得更多的存活可能也說不一定。這本書就是要傳達這樣的訊息]]> 想實現財富自由，擁有理想生活，就要用錢滾錢。 　　但光想著打造被動收入，卻連主動收入都不高，該怎麼開始讓錢去賺錢？ 　　跟著蕾咪下班後這樣做，3步驟讓收入翻倍，每月多賺1個月薪水，早早晉升新富族！   　　財務顧問蕾咪，不藏私新富密技大公開！ 　　從認識金錢、用時間賺錢，到用錢滾錢，3步驟擁抱財富自由！ 　　 　　來自臺東務農家族的蕾咪，從月薪2、3萬到28歲財富自由，沒有富爸爸的她是怎麼辦到的？   　　她利用下班後將錢投資自己，在短短不到5年內陸續完成研究所學位、跨海鍍金增強實力，成功擠進美商科技公司大門，坐擁百萬年薪，現在月收入六位數，更有多達11種被動收入！   　　她親身經歷了《富爸爸，窮爸爸》的ESBI過程：員工（Employee）、自僱者（Self-Employed）、企業家（Business Owner），以及投資人（Investor）。本書則是她完整走過這4種身分後，將自己實證有效的理財思維與方法，整理成每一個人都可以成功複製的3步驟收入翻倍致富術。   　　準備好探索自己人生更多可能性了嗎？就讓這3步驟，帶你倍速累積財富，翻轉人生！ 　　第1步：認識金錢──養成富人心態，了解金錢不等於財富，找出理財目標，做好財務規劃。 　　第2步：用時間賺錢──打造黃金履歷，主動收入翻倍再翻倍！ 　　第3步：用錢賺錢──建立投資觀念與完整的資產配置。   各界名人與財務諮詢客戶熱烈迴響   　　Ms. Selena（生活理財YouTuber） 　　李柏鋒（臺灣ETF投資學院創辦人） 　　李勛（新生代理財YouTuber） 　　劉鳳和（平民保險王） 　　崴爺（斜槓大叔） 　　Yale Chen（自由學院創辦人） 　　關韶文（關關） 　　ECHO李昶俊（知名藝人、Beatbox創作歌手） 　　冰蹦拉（小資買房YouTuber） 　　Mr. Market市場先生（財經作家） 　　艾兒莎Elsa（女力學院共同創辦人、放棄22K蹦跳新加坡版主） 　　Blaire（心靈系YouTuber）   　　◎還好有蕾咪這本書幫助了我，建立滿全面的理財思維基礎，相信看完這本書的你也可以做到。──ECHO李昶俊（知名藝人、Beatbox創作歌手）   　　◎好多人都說：「妳好厲害！30歲前就能存到頭款買房！有什麼理財方式嗎？」實不相瞞，就是「先認識蕾咪」，哈哈哈哈！ 　　就因為蕾咪從生活中跟我分享的各種理財技巧，在我當月光族賺多少、花多少、存摺永遠空空的時候，她中肯且直接地給我財務規劃與建議，我才真的能痛下決心正視自己不正確的消費習慣，開始用比以往更快、更聰明的方式存錢，達成購屋目標。 　　蕾咪的財務規劃諮詢費很高，但現在幸運的你們，只要擁有這本書，就能挖掘蕾咪累積的財富寶藏！──冰蹦拉（小資買房YouTuber）   　　◎蕾咪是我身邊最早能彼此交流財務理念的朋友之一，也是財務自由的實踐者。她非常擅長抓住重要的原則與方向、把問題簡化，也樂於嘗試多種可能性。 　　許多人覺得追求財務自由的過程，就是一直追著金錢跑、為金錢做出犧牲，但和蕾咪聊天時會發現，她的思考過程永遠先考慮到自己的個性、想要的生活，以及自己的強項，從而做出選擇與取捨；而最終為自己打造理想生活的，其實並不是金錢，而是這些取捨與選擇。 　　預祝你看完這本書，能從中有所收穫。──Mr. Market市場先生（財經作家）   　　◎我在創業遇到一些資本上的關卡時，第一個想到的都是諮詢蕾咪。記得她跟我說過一個徹底影響我的觀念，就是一間公司能做大就應該要繼續做大，因為你可以影響更多人、養活更多家庭、服務更多客戶。那時候我豁然開朗，因為一直不敢冒太大風險的我，從沒想過這段話裡包含了公司資本化、財務規模化的概念。現在，我在公司營運上只要遇到財商問題、稅務問題，都會想到這個核心概念。真的很感謝蕾咪的幫忙，也很感謝她願意把這些內容集結成書分享，幫助更多人。非常推薦每一個有個人財務與公司財商知識需求的人讀這本書！──艾兒莎 Elsa（女力學院共同創辦人、放棄22K蹦跳新加坡版主）   　　◎還記得那個午後，那場一如往常的咖啡廳閒聊，最後可以說是改變了我一生。當時我的第一家公司創立滿一年，公司與個人財務全都亂得一塌糊塗！ 　　蕾咪猶如一盞明燈，請我列出人生目前想完成的三大目標；之前我和大部分人一樣，都知道如果非必要，要先存錢買房，有「資產」後再考慮買車。但她點通了我一件事：「什麼事現在不做，就來不及了？」先後順序從來不是順著這社會給的潛規則，而是我們心中的夢想優先排序。 　　等到下次見到蕾咪，大約兩個月後，我興奮地跟她說我買車了！在那之前，買車從來不會在我生命中這麼早實現，現在我知道買車是給爸爸開，是買一份爸爸的安全和快樂，也是一份最無價的感動。 　　如今我的財務規劃，也因為有蕾咪擔任我的嚮導，變得井然有序。財務和投資方向明確了，人生自然少了很多壓力和煩惱。她從不是只會教你玩數字、整理帳務的理財達人，在我們摸不清人生該努力的方向時，她更會給予最不會讓你後悔的建議和決定！──Blaire（心靈系YouTuber）   　　◎因YouTube財商影片而認識蕾咪，她讓我感覺並非為了賺錢而分享，是真心想幫助別人！2019年底至今跟隨著她的教導，學會了先整理財產及處理債務，再進一步做股票及買房投資與資產配置，非常感謝人生中有她的協助！──鄧小姐，生技公司業務，34歲   　　◎向蕾咪諮詢最大的收穫是「心態的改變」，從一開始的「自我懷疑」到「不自我設限」！並建立「職場幹大事」部落格，剛開始經營找不到自己的方向，但在她的引領下真的成功接到業配，也利用網路接案，幫助TA客戶，客戶甚至還回購！聯盟行銷也開始賺到錢了。「蕾咪就好像許願池女神一樣」這個感受與印象非常深刻。感謝蕾咪給予的啟發，讓我們看見自己更多潛能與可能！──Julia &阿富，外商業務經理&工程師、斜槓部落客，32歲   　　◎對我而言，蕾咪不只是「財富」顧問，更是「才賦」顧問。她擅長引出每個人的豐盛，讓人們連結原生的才能天賦，將內在資源顯化為外在物質，打造生生不息的正循環。──劉小姐，商業分析師，25歲   　　◎9個月前的我其實非常無助徬徨，找不到目標也沒有方向，直到報名了蕾咪的財務諮詢……在每個月的作業清單中不知不覺已完成了許多財務小目標，距離第一桶金也越來越靠近，這一路走來真的感覺好不可思議！每每向蕾咪諮詢結束後總能感受到滿滿的正能量，相信在不久的將來我也能實現夢想❤！──蔡小姐，社區祕書，35歲   　　◎在人生過去的30年裡，我幾乎只知道存錢，沒有其他特別的理財跟投資規劃。聘請蕾咪當個人財務顧問後，我在很短的時間內就解決所有負債，也順利賣出手上房產，找到適合自己的新房。更重要的是，我也認清了保險最重要的意義，規劃出最符合需求的保單。一位專業的導師絕對是邁往成功的捷徑。聽到蕾咪要出新書，當然要大力挺一波！這本書你不買絕對會後悔！──戴先生，飛行員，31歲]]> ]]> ――――觸動十三萬韓國讀者的創新話題網路漫畫「三憂室─居然敢惹我」――――掲開韓國職場生活的寫實黑暗面，全面引爆，我想當下一個「永伊」風潮！（主角「趙永依」是取自於韓文的安靜反擊之意）每一個組織裡，都有那種會隨便對待他人的人，終結職場霸凌、性別刻板，用自己的態度開創工作新局。――――如果不說出口，那就永遠不會有任何改變。――――不管你是什麼職位，請說出你想要的，並說出對方想聽的話，那就是萬用的職場生存哲學。本書以職場新人「永伊」為女主角，從入行第一天開始，啟動各種職場會面臨的事件。透過「永伊」不加班、不看臉色、按薪支勞，靜靜回應對方的守護自己的愉快職場生存法則，在新人期間完整建立個人工作態度，在邁向成熟獨立的工作者的過程中，打造自己完整的新世代工作意義，未來不要成為「那樣的老鳥上司」為目標。◆上班就是要做自己該完成的工作進度，而非處理一些非工作的事情◆◎遇到不合理的對待如果你在職場裡，覺得受到傷害，就不要笑，連無心的微笑都不要出現，當你聽到無理的話語，一定要反擊，才不會再次聽到討厭的話。◎所謂「工作的意義」只要負責的工作做到最好，努力程度與月薪等量，那下班後手機收訊不好、假日常常找不到人……為什麼不可以？永遠記住公司沒有你，照樣可以運行地很好。◎當非工作事務來到面前，一定要悄悄反擊洗杯子就隨便沖一下水、切水果就切醜一點、泡咖啡就保證難喝，下班後的聚餐要先吃肉吃飽後再假裝喝醉，「不恰當事務」不默默隱忍，啟動靜靜回應法迎擊。新人就只能菜鳥菜巴巴？在老鳥的不當使喚日子中成長茁壯？時代在進步，新人也在進化。舊時代職場前後輩帶人制已然改變，在這個新舊交替之時，新人們更要學會精準、快速地建立個人工作態度，進而守護自己的職場人生。不論是電影、連續劇或是網路漫畫，我們很少見到身為新人的上班族會爽快地說出心中想說的話，因為是後輩、因為年紀小、因為經歷少，所以對面這些那些鳥事情，都選擇了順從隱忍，理所當然的接受。是的，現實是如此，本書故事中的「永伊」過去也是這樣。　★★來自年輕肝的讀後感言★★「真想在上司的書架上擺放這本書。」――idtheme「職場的現實就是，不論是辦公室生活、還是人際關係，都不能無條件當好人，面對讓自己很為難的拜託時，這本書裡的人生護身術教我們如何果斷地應對，一定要看！」――haneul_yjw「改變了大家『那種覺得那樣不恰當、卻還是忍下來了』的網路漫畫，當我讀到『這不是你的錯』、『這不是你過分敏感』字句時，真的讓我獲得了一絲絲的慰藉。」――dal_ny]]> ◎如果年輕人的「夢想」不是大人所認定的「一份好職業」，就會被指責或否定。這就是「夢想勒索」！◎現在還沒找到「夢想」的年輕人，不代表未來的人生就是一片茫然！◎集結了10000名以上的年輕人心聲，以及超過600小時對父母師長及大人的採訪！◎日本amazon讀者★★★★☆認同推薦我要對目前沒有夢想的年輕人說：「暫時找不到夢想，真的沒什麼大不了！」你應該將心力集中在找到現接段對你而言，會感興趣、也做得到的事，把它做好、做大。當行動累積到一定程度，自然會孵化出夢想。讓夢想晚點報到，也是可以的！　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　――陳志恆　諮商心理師／暢銷作家日本各界教育家好評推薦大人總是叫年輕人擁抱夢想、活出自我，這幾句話就像詛咒一樣，其實我們更應該留意其負面效果。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　――內田樹　武道家喜歡叫年輕人追夢的大人，一定要看！　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　――田坂廣志　思想家擺脫計畫和分析的束縛吧，重視當下的體驗，才能找出生存之道。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　――野中郁次郎　經營學家我這個人一向沒有夢想，也沒興趣到大企業工作，更沒想過要當校長。教育改革實踐家這個頭銜，是我五十二歲才替自己冠上的名號。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　――藤原和博　教育改革實踐家年輕人一定要有「夢想」嗎？「夢想」就是一份好的職業嗎？現在還找不到「夢想」的年輕人，未來的人生就一片茫然嗎？現在的社會，無論是學校、家長、流行文化，都不斷鼓吹年輕人追夢，然而，這些夢都是大人所認定、所許可的「一份好職業」，而非年輕人自己真正想擁抱的「夢想」。那些還沒出過社會工作的高中生、大學生，又怎知道自己最喜歡怎樣的工作、有怎樣的「夢想」呢？那些剛出社會的年輕人，又怎知不同的工作哪一種最適合自己呢？如果年輕人還沒找到「夢想」，就會被大人認為未來前途茫茫，成不了大事業。然而，回顧那些事業成功的名人，他們也不是在年輕時就抱著「偉大的夢想」進入社會工作或創業的，而是在職場中慢慢摸索出自己最喜歡、最擅長的領域，成就了一番事業後，才意識到原來這就是他真正追逐的「夢想」。本書作者在日本教育界工作多年，並為各著名中學演講，他發現年輕人已經被「夢想」壓得喘不過氣了，要不是大人強加給他們的「夢想」，做著自己無法投入的事；要不就是還沒找到自己的「夢想」，而感到人生毫無希望。這個議題深深影響了年輕人的心靈健康，也限制了他們的想像力和創造力，更危害了國家多元性的發展。於是作者走訪了眾多年輕人、家長和老師，直指出大人對年輕人「夢想勒索」的嚴重性，並建議家長和老師如何引導那些還在摸索前進的年輕人，以及如何打造一個允許年輕人孵化「夢想」的環境。]]> 使用換位思考思想，逐步取得人生的主導權，迎向快樂幸福的新生活 　　◎作者從跌跌撞撞的人生歷程與茫茫書海中汲取力量，淬鍊精華成冊，希望人人皆能處理創傷，不被負面情緒束縛。 　　◎逐步引導讀者思考、了解情緒的各種面向，以此練成換位思考，改變自己也誘導他人改變。 　　◎僅有的一次人生想走向光明的未來，只要思想做出些許的改變，一切將大大的不同！ 　　煩躁、憤怒、悲傷，各種壓抑的情緒令人不知所措。 　　家庭、校園、職場，各種情緒勒索者，又該如何處理？ 　　曾經的心理創傷怎樣才能有勇氣面對呢？ 　　我們經歷的挫折、痛苦、悲傷、壓力、問題、重大事件， 　　都有它的意義存在。 　　透過分析、觀察、感受等步驟去理解、領悟， 　　才有勇氣去面對它，否則就永遠無法成長。 　　這就是換位思考思想背後的重要精神──意義論！ 　　家庭及校園教育的種種問題、自我情緒的處理及他人的情緒勒索， 　　字字句句都來自作者覺察與領悟。 　　「思想決定行動，行動決定習慣，習慣決定性格，性格決定命運。」 　　只要換個角度思考，所有的困逆都只是人生修練的過程，而非結果。]]> 這是一本寫給20世代的冒險記   浮萍世代的迷惘與勇氣 帶著一個問號去旅行，在他人的生命中看見夢想的力量   原來，向世界投履歷不是為了找一份他人定義下的好工作 而是要找到未來的自己   走向世界，扎根當下，看見他人的同時，也看見未來的自己 只要對自己誠實，所有的迷惘都可以成為挑戰未知的勇氣   　　「漸漸地，我發現內心慢慢長出了一個家，我在世界有個家。我是在風裡飄蕩的一片葉子，等待下一個機會，等待下一陣風，我愛上我的生命。」──李欣澄   　　1995年出生的李欣澄是教養專家李偉文的女兒，在「浪漫教養」之下成長，對於這個世界也懷抱著獨特的想法，她認為自己和同世代的許多年輕人一樣，在擁有各種資源的環境下，缺乏的不是選擇，而是承擔選擇的勇氣，她形容這樣的不確定感與迷惘，讓整個同世代的年輕人，都像是浮萍一樣，在眾多機會中猶疑而無法扎根。於是她帶著問題，出發找答案，開啟一趟追問之旅。   　　本書分為四個篇章：裝備、出發、機會、課題。忠實記錄下她途經芬蘭、義大利、法國、荷蘭、愛沙尼亞、中國等地所發生的故事，有歡笑、有淚水、有挫折、有反思、更有來自家人朋友溫暖的支持。在這段冒險過程中，欣澄遇見了世界上其他的「浮萍」，透過深刻的對話與相處，漸漸發現每個有夢之人，都是在生命中時時刻刻問自己三個問題：   　　★做什麼事情會讓我的心在唱歌？ 　　★我擅長做什麼？ 　　★我可以為世界貢獻什麼？   　　這三個問題的答案隨時都可能變換，但只要對自己誠實，所有的迷惘都可以成為挑戰未知的勇氣。原來，「向世界投履歷」從來不是為了向這個世界介紹自己，而是希望能夠在與他人的相遇之中，走進彼此的生命故事，進而看見自己未來可能的模樣。   　　「當初抱持著好奇，跟我同個領域的年輕人，對影像、對世界、對人生的價值觀是什麼？摸索的過程中，看到自己從句點王變成逗點王，從那個到巴黎不敢踏出青旅去看巴黎鐵塔的人，到之後背著背包睡了一個個沙發的人。慢慢發現，自己愛極了這種，不斷地在找尋專業的意義與價值，在茫然、困惑中前進的感覺。有沒有看過巴黎鐵塔，好像也沒有那麼重要了。」──李欣澄   本書特色   　　★在「浪漫教養」下成長的李欣澄，具有獨特觀點的第一本書 　　★寫出「浮萍世代」對於未來的迷惘，真實呈現全球化下年輕人的思維 　　★藉由在國外旅行工作的經驗，告訴讀者世界上有很多選擇，只要有承擔的勇氣，就可以擁有「不一樣的生活」 掛名推薦 　　矽谷阿雅  矽谷創業家、前臉書產品經理   向世界推薦   　　李偉文    牙醫師、環保志工 　　身為戰後嬰兒潮及之後世代的長輩們，該如何了解Z世代的年輕人他們的徬徨與想法，這本書或許值得大家參考，也希望能鼓勵如同A寶一般，同樣跌跌撞撞在不確定的時代中摸索前進的年輕人，能從這本書裡獲得勇氣。   　　李欣恬    住院醫師 　　感謝我爸媽，謝謝你們多給了我一個這麼棒的雙胞胎姊姊，讓我天天在愛與勇氣中學習成長，讓我看見另一條生猛勇敢的路，也多一雙翅膀翱翔世界。   　　羅綸有    星展銀行董事總經理 　　她勇敢地走到爸媽也陌生的國度，不管是芬蘭、義大利、法國、荷蘭、愛沙尼亞、還是中國大陸，去尋找自己是誰，去尋找內心的觸動，去尋找讓世界看見並感受到她存在的方式。   　　何振忠    聯合報系願景工程策略長 　　這個女孩會不斷從他人身上汲取養分，在世界冒險中持續練功。她也偶有焦慮，但專業、紀律，再加上對工作的熱情，讓她終能成就一件件作品。   　　鍾子偉    關鍵評論網執行長暨共同創辦人 　　想起多年前的那個午後，她來面試時的神情，我完全可以想像當Alfa面對各種人生挑戰時，那充滿能量、想要嘗試的好奇，以及不想留遺憾的態度。   　　潘月琪    資深媒體主持人、口語表達訓練講師、《質感說話課》作者 　　如果你需要勇氣，對世界太快速的變化感到不安，對人性偶爾失望，對「成功」的定義困惑搖擺，請翻開這本書，這女孩的文字會再次溫熱你的心。   　　蘇書平    為你而讀／人資商學院創辦人 　　如果你也像浮萍正在為人生的方向迷惘，或者想從不同觀點了解年輕人，非常推薦這本好書。   　　曹馥年    旅行作家 　　她沒有站在原地躊躇，而是藉由出走向內心尋路，為自己與他人創造機會，同時帶讀者看見全球化世代靈活連結資源，跨域探索、無國界合作、游牧生活的多元可能。   　　何則文    作家 　　人到底要為何努力？怎樣找到自己的天命？為世界留下什麼？A寶透過自我追尋之旅的這本書，帶給每一個年輕人一個勇敢相信自己的勇氣。]]> 【本書特色】 ˙本書從個體出發，至生活周遭，再與世界接軌。帶領讀者認識自己的權力，並發現身邊未曾意識到的權力，進而形成足以改變世界的力量。 ˙本書探討社會上的各種議題，面向多元，包括：性別、性向、種族、環境保育、公民運動等，藉由閱讀選文引導，為抽象概念注入具體的解析，帶領讀者思辨社會的各種現象。 ˙針對各項議題，精心設計開放性的問題，適合師長與學生相互討論，建立獨立的觀點，培養論述的能力。 【內容簡介】 由長期關心社會運動與各項議題的獨立出版人──陳夏民，精心挑選12篇不同議題的選文，分別對應：個體、周遭、世界，由近而遠三個層次，讓讀者可以對在各種資訊滿天飛，新聞版面天天都是議題的時代，對世界上正在發生的各種狀況，有更深層的理解跟認識，並透過陳夏民在每篇文章所撰寫的：主編思辨，引導讀者有更多思辨的角度看待文章中的主張，每篇選文前皆有介紹引言，讓讀者對文章所討論的議題有基本的認識，在每篇文章最後，有思考練習，激發讀者看文章後磨練自己的思辨力。]]> 人生無常，所有事物都可能在一瞬間改變， 我把每一次際遇，都當成訓練自心的好機會， 如果能這麼想，生命就會變得更有趣。──陳伊瑩（法號慈舜，英文名Grace） 憶慧與慈舜這一對母女，影響了很多人。她們對宗教的信仰，回答了人們對生命的許多不解，安撫了人們面對死亡的恐懼，進一步轉化傷痛，成就大愛。 ──公益平臺文化基金會董事長 嚴長壽 Grace不僅是我治療過的一名患者，更是在我人生中綻放煥發光彩，令我終身難忘的人。希望本書能夠引領讀者，透過Grace不凡的一生，重新反思，尋得自己的人生真義與價值。 ──臺北醫學大學臺北癌症中心總召集人 閻雲 伊瑩在美國加州羅耀拉大學取得法學博士後，即刻考上律師執照，選擇在Ernst & Young全球最大顧問公司之一，以律師身分為委託的大公司制定員工福利法，並且在慈濟美國總會做義務法律諮詢。溫和謙沖的家庭教養中，不爭、給予愛、付出、無私，一直是她的生命基調。 ──慈濟基金會文史處主任 何日生]]> 吹毛求疵、朝令夕改、動不動就抓狂不聽人說話、愛擺架子、藉口一堆、不關心部屬、工作能力不佳，甚至還妨礙部屬工作……主管是笨蛋，部屬好為難！你的主管是讓人想離職的最大原因嗎？擁有30多年職場經驗的古川裕倫告訴你，沒有不能搞定的主管，比起從職場上逃跑，你更需要向上管理的技術。專業顧問精準分析糟糕上司的問題，探討辦公室裡的上下關係，教你「提升能力+正面思考+積極迎戰」，無論哪種主管都能搞定，從此上班不委屈！☆「部屬vs.主管」職場上最不可逃避的人際關係，無論到哪裡工作都可能碰到問題主管，這次的目標是從差勁的主管手上擊出安打，成為獨當一面、能夠克服困境的專業人士。糟糕主管三大類，我的上司有問題嗎？◎阿諛奉承、愛擺架子，這是「個性」有問題的討厭型主管。◎優柔寡斷、忘東忘西，這是「業務能力」有問題的無能型主管。◎不負責任、知道缺點卻又不改正，這是「工作態度」有問題的笨蛋型主管。☆問題上司無所不在，面對有問題的主管、各種職場上的難搞情境，與其等到問題出現才想辦法解決，不如事先準備因應之道。破解問題主管的三大訣竅1.改變想法◎比起主管的看法，更重要的是工作本身◎專注在主管的優點上◎確實負起報告和說明的責任◎面對主管，保持後輩對前輩的態度◎必要的時候，部屬也能教育長官◎凡事從公司的角度來思考，有時要大膽地說不2.提升能力，贏得信賴◎胸懷遠大志向，作為工作的原動力◎了解他人的心情◎主動承擔責任◎除了工作以外，私人生活也要守時守信◎絕不輕易更改約定◎為了贏得信賴，必須要有實際行動3.積極迎戰◎養成隨時備戰的習慣◎戰鬥的目的是為了公司◎絕不空手上陣◎謀求同伴以扭轉情勢◎一旦開戰，就要擊潰敵人◎給對方下台階的機會「部屬vs.主管」職場上最不可預期的人際關係，面對3種問題主管、25個常見的難搞表現，無論是身為部屬或是主管本人，都需要具有遠見、立即可用的改善方法。擁有30多年職場經驗的諮詢顧問告訴你，沒有搞不定的主管！★主管總是朝令夕改——記下主管的話，一出現不同指示，立刻拿出上次筆記詢問★主管理解能力不好——重要事項要做成紙本文件或口頭説明，不能只用e-mail★主管總是動不動就發飆——努力扮演謙遜後輩即可★主管個性冷漠——提高聲調，主動大聲向他打招呼★主管吹毛求疵——過程中詢問主管意見，達成共識後再做出成品問題上司無所不在，比起逃避或閃躲，改變想法、提升能力、正面迎戰，才是上班生活的幸福之道！☆上班生活的幸福之道無論是身為問題主管本人或是他的部屬，對於不好的職場風氣或相處模式，都需要具有遠見、立即可用的改善方法。只要能夠「改變想法+提升能力+正面迎戰」正視上下關係中的癥結與後果，積極解決彼此的困境，重塑與上司的互動模式，建立堅固的合作關係，上班生活也能幸福無比！]]> 富豪、名人接連死亡，這是有心人匠心獨具的策畫，還是既得利益者的弄虛作假？   　　◎已出版《美麗危肌》、《揮別不孕 輕鬆當媽媽》的作者，將多年在保健醫療範疇所累積的知識加上對小說的熱愛，推出第一本長篇小說力作。   　　◎在多方通力合作下，試圖打造集結醫學、生命主題等的懸疑、推理小說。   　　◎本書是筆者從工作撰稿中獲取創作靈感，靈光乍現產出書名，正如小說有自己的生命和時運，當它想朝哪方向發展，執筆人也阻止不了。   　　■暗黑醫院+記者推理=揭發人性的真相   　　一起「蓄意謀殺案」舉國震驚。 　　死亡現場沒有兇手、不見凶器、無人目擊行兇過程。 　　而柯斯塔醫師被控告『蓄意謀殺』卻毫無辯駁？   　　記者伯格在稀薄的資料中窮追不捨， 　　終於發現一些隱晦不明的照片，但卻反像大霧襲來般更摸不著方向。 　　前往探訪，只得到柯斯塔醫師如謎團一般的答覆。 　　對新聞事件有絕佳直覺的他，嗅得到一股隱隱然的腐臭氣息正在散溢。   　　探查真相之路異常崎嶇， 　　當你跟著小記者一步步走進藏匿答案的密室， 　　矗立在眼前的人性迷宮將無情地向你索取真相之下的解藥。 　　死亡、青春，權力、金錢，良心、貪婪， 　　只是堆砌所有問題的迷幻藥？ 　　看完這篇故事，你一定可以找到答案。]]> 「沒有好好讓自己休息，真的很對不起——」不知道自己為什麼這麼疲勞，光是度過今天一天就已經筋疲力盡，想休息卻又害怕休息……倉橋微笑，34歲，單身，沒有交往對象。因為疲於保持微笑，便向公司申請留職停薪。原本以為「只要休息就會好了」……但一開始休假，就覺得這樣的自己很卑鄙，比起路邊的石頭，微笑更想丟掉這樣自己。我到底在做什麼呢？分明大家都很努力在上班，都已經34歲了，我為什麼會在這種地方，變成一個走失的大孩子呢？「覺得自己就跟微笑一樣！」、「看到眼淚根本停不下來」深獲讀者共感的療癒傑作，陪伴你度過疲累、茫然、或是有點小失落的時間。]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> 「謝謝。」他突然這麼說。 我一頭霧水，反問他，「謝什麼？」「有人和自己站在同一邊的感覺，很好。」而我只是笑了笑，沒有告訴他，是因為他也曾站在我這邊。我想，我們是同一類人，都想簡單活著，卻不得不扛下生活裡最複雜的一切。 ＊＊＊　＊＊＊　＊＊＊ 葉如晚不做讓自己後悔的事。戀愛是、結婚是，決定替妹妹養兒子安安也是。在丈夫的諒解下，她將外甥留在自己身邊；最終卻是因為丈夫的不諒解，她帶著外甥，離開了這段婚姻。在一個一如往常為工作奔波的日子裡，當她以為自己一年份霉運都集中到這天時，巧合遇見了看來沒有比他幸運多少的年輕男孩。他說他的名字是柳清嚴；他說自己已經三十五歲了，不是她口中的「弟弟」。成為朋友之後，葉如晚才漸漸發現柳清嚴男孩般的清澈眼神底下，似乎背負著令人難以想像的滄桑過往。走在各自人生谷底，幾乎一無所有的兩個人，該怎麼轉身面對自己的未來？]]> ]]> The hilarious and heartwarming companion to international bestselling author Liz Climo’s You’re MomFrom new dads to those who’ve been around the block, dads who go to work to those who are at home, and all the dads in between, You're Dad is a touching tribute to fathers everywhere.With humor, heart, and adorable drawings, Liz Climo celebrates fatherhood in all its shapes and sizes (and species). Featuring different types of dads and the paths they can travel, Climo’s whimsical animal illustrations take us through the adventures of fatherhood, commemorating the laughter and the tears as well as the stumbles and the triumphs.Perfect for dads, the dad-like, any and all parents, and the people who love them, this sweet collection of fatherly love will move and delight.]]> From international bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mom, a hilarious and relatable collection of original comics about motherhood Moms: they are there for us through the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky, and everything in between. They also read us a lot of picture books along the way, and now there’s a picture book just for them. Liz Climo brings her trademark wit and adorable drawings to You're Mom: a funny, honest, and sweet homage to motherhood. Detailing the ups and downs of mothering, along with the many paths to becoming a mom and the different types of motherhood, Climo pairs humorous observations with clever illustrations of baby animals and their mothers. With more than 100 beautiful drawings, You're Mom is a book for the new mom, the seasoned mom, anyone in a mom-like role, or anyone who has ever loved a mom. It’s a thank you to those taking on the challenging role of parenting - and it's also short and sweet, which means you can read it and then hopefully get some sleep!]]> From National Book Award Finalist and Sibert Honor Author Albert Marrin, a timely examination of Red Scares in the United States, including the Rosenbergs, the Hollywood Ten and the McCarthy era.In twentieth century America, no power--and no threat--loomed larger than the communist superpower of the Soviet Union. America saw in the dreams of the Soviet Union the overthrow of the US government, and the end of democracy and freedom. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of the United States attempted to use deep economic and racial disparities in American culture to win over members and sympathizers.From the miscarriage of justice in the Scotsboro Boys case, to the tragedy of the Rosenbergs to the theatrics of the Hollywood Ten to the menace of the Joseph McCarthy and his war hearings, Albert Marrin examines a unique time in American history...and explores both how some Americans were lured by the ideals of communism without understanding its reality and how fear of communist infiltration at times caused us to undermine our most deeply held values. The questions he raises ask: What is worth fighting for? And what are you willing to sacrifice to keep it?Filled with black and white photographs throughout, this timely book from an award-author brings to life an important and dramatic era in American history with lessons that are deeply relevant today.]]> ]]> From the founder of This Gathered Nest YouTube channel, an uplifting story of Angela Braniff’s unusual path to becoming the mother to seven children through various methods of adoption and biological approaches, encouraging women and mothers to embrace the unique purpose that God has put in their lives. Angela’s love for life and her family radiates through everything she does. The Braniff household includes their two biological daughters, Kennedy, 12, and Shelby 10; Rosie, seven, who was adopted from China with Down syndrome; Noah, seven, adopted from Congo; Jonah, five, adopted domestically; and finally, Ivy and Amelia, their one-year-old twins who were adopted as embryos and implanted in Angela, who gave birth to them. In fact, after the audiobook was finished, they joyfully welcomed a new baby into their home, Benjamin, through adoption, making them now a family of 10! Love Without Borders shares Angela's relatable, humorous, and honest view of motherhood. Angela chronicles her journey to discover God’s purpose for her life. For years she walked the safe, expected path, until one day she could feel God calling her to boldly step out and follow him into new places, which led her to raise a large, nontraditional family that looked different than she ever imagined. It was a winding path to motherhood, complete with heartbreak from failed adoptions, challenging pregnancies, and secondary infertility, but through it all Angela found the unique adventure God had for her. She has shared her family’s stories on her popular YouTube channel, This Gathered Nest, and now invites us in to go deeper and listen to where God might be calling us to go and who we’ve been tasked with loving, no matter how unusual (or just plain crazy) it may sound! The beauty of God’s plan is he uses imperfect people to bring about perfectly beautiful stories.]]> The rollicking Pathfinders treasure hunt continues as the five campers from Mystery of the Moon Tower get swept away in a new search for clues that may lead to untold riches hidden away long ago. This action-packed graphic novel is full of fun, magic, and friendship--sure to appeal to fans of the Last Kids on Earth and Lumberjanes series.Fresh from their hair-raising adventures in The Mystery of the Moon Tower, Kyle, Vic, Beth, Harry, and Nate are now hot on the trail of something big! A secret staircase leads down into the unknown, setting them on an exciting chase for clues left by the wealthy explorer Henry Merriweather, who was rumored to have hidden away a priceless treasure. Are the legends real? Where will the five friends end up? And what dangers will they encounter along the way? Because as they've come to learn, everything comes at a price...In this exciting graphic novel adventure series, richly illustrated by Eisner-award-winning artist Steve Hamaker, the Pathfinders go ever deeper into the labyrinthian Merriweather mystery--and hope they'll come out the other side! "A legendary hidden treasure, a guy who collects stuff in a mysterious castle, and five cool kids trying to connect the dots and save the day. What's not to love here?" --Max Brallier, author of the Last Kids on Earth series]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER“Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, as heard on Fresh AirThis book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting . . . The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption.In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. In essence, Dopamine Nation shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery.]]> ]]> Itty Bitty Kitty is about to become the princess of Lollyland in this first adorable book in the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book series!Something exciting is happening in Lollyland. Itty Bitty Kitty’s eighth shooting star is about to arrive and that means she’s going to become a princess! Itty’s excited, but when she learns about all the things that are going to change, she’s also nervous. Between trying out new hairstyles and hearing that she can’t attend her regular school anymore, Itty begins to feel like she might not be cut out for this princess gig. Will Itty Bitty Kitty become Itty Bitty Princess Kitty after all? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.]]> Itty must learn to dance before her first royal ball in this second adorable book in the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book series!There’s going to be a royal ball at the palace! The ball is when Itty will present herself as princess for the first time. Itty also has to teach all of Lollyland a new dance on the spot. There’s just one problem. Itty has no idea how to dance! Will the princess figure something out, or will she dance her way into disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> Itty visits Puppy Prince in his royal kingdom of Wagmire in this seventh Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book.Once Itty arrives at Wagmire, she gets a fabulous royal welcome as Prince Pip shows her all his favorite spots, including Magic Mountain Lake. There’s so much to do and so much to see that Itty excitedly wanders off by herself…only to get lost in a place she doesn’t know! Will Itty be able to find her way back to the palace before the welcome celebrations are over? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> Meet rock star Layla and her team of Bots!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Layla and the Bots are in an awesome rock band! They also use problem-solving and creativity to build cool inventions. When a local amusement park is in danger of shutting down, Layla knows just how to bring in the crowds... build an amusement park for DOGS! But will cool doggie rides like the Rub-a-Dub Mud Slide and the Tummy Rubbing Machine be enough to keep the park open? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!]]> Ready, set, go! Layla and the Bots are heading to the races!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blossom Valley is hosting a go-kart race! The go-karts are provided for all the kids in town. Layla and the Bots can't wait for race day! But one racer, Tina, needs their help. She needs a new cart that uses hand-controls and other cool features. Layla and the Bots know just what to do... they will build her a brand-new cart that's even faster than her wheelchair! But will Tina's go-kart have enough speed to win the race? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!]]> Layla and the Bots are building a SWEET new invention!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blossom Valley is opening a new community center! But they need to generate buzz for the grand opening. Layla and the Bots know how to help: they will build a cupcake machine for the party! But will their invention be a piece of cake... or a recipe for disaster? With full-color artwork on every page, speech bubbles throughout, and a fun DIY activity that readers can try at home, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!]]> Bo and the unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest find ways to be brave, in this magical series from the creator of the bestselling Owl Diaries series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bo and the other unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest want to earn their Bravery Patch. Will they have to battle a scary monster in order to earn this patch? Bo is nervous! But in the end, the unicorns discover that there are different ways to be brave... Sometimes bravery means having the courage to stand up for others. Discover this GLITTERRIFIC, full-color series from Rebecca Elliott, creator of the USA Today bestselling Owl Diaries series!]]> Bo grants the goblin princess a wish in this magical early chapter book from the USA Today bestselling author of Owl Diaries!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the fourth book of USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Elliott's Unicorn Diaries series, unicorn best friends Bo and Sunny try to cheer up Greta, a bored goblin princess. But Greta wants to do more than just play games-she wants to fly! So Bo grants Greta's wish and gives her magical Goblin Queen Powers. But as things start to get out of HOOF, can the unicorns find a way to clean up Greta's messes-and show her the power of imagination? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of laughs, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!]]> Bo helps a mermaid in this magical early chapter book from the USA Today bestselling author of Owl Diaries!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the fifth book of USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Elliott's Unicorn Diaries series, unicorn Bo and friends set out to help a merbaby, who was born unable to swim on her own. On their journey to find a legendary demigod called The Golden Fish they meet a friendly werewolf and learn some cool new water tricks! And in the end, they learn that merbaby Flo is perfect just the way she is. With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!]]> Bo discovers friendly yetis in this early chapter book from the USA Today bestselling author of Owl Diaries!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the sixth book of USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Elliott's Unicorn Diaries series, unicorn Bo and friends set out to explore Snowbelle Mountain and maybe run into some yetis! Bo and their friends disagree about the best way to go about their adventure, and Bo ultimately learns to appreciate living in the moment. With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!]]> In book 11 of the Tales of Sasha series, it's Sasha's birthday! Her family and friends in Verdant Valley have prepared a surprise party. But when another invitation arrives from the Royal Island, Sasha is determined to go. Will she be able to make both of her birthday parties?It's Sasha's birthday! Her family and friends in Verdant Valley have prepared a surprise party. She's so excited, even if her best friend Wyatt did spill the beans! But then another invitation arrives from the Royal Island. Sasha can't decide between the two parties, so she decides to go to both. Can Sasha make both parties in time?]]> The New York Times bestselling Questioneers series continues with Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion,from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts. Watch Iggy Peck in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist! Iggy Peck is an architect at his very core: When he’s not making houses out of food, his head is up in the clouds, dreaming of design. So, he’s totally blown away when Ada Twist’s Aunt Bernice inherits an old house from ice-cream mogul Herbert Sherbert that is filled with countless rooms from all his favorite architectural periods. But something’s not quite right . . . Everyone says the house is haunted, and it seems that a number of priceless antiques—which were supposed to help Aunt Bernice pay for the house’s upkeep—have gone missing. If they can’t find those antiques, Aunt Bernice might lose the house forever. It will take all of Iggy’s knowledge of architecture and the help of the other Questioneers—Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Sofia Valdez—to solve the mystery and find the treasure! Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion is the third in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun. Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series: The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Ada Twist, Scientist | Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | Aaron Slater, Illustrator | Lila Greer, Teacher of the YearThe Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters | Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants | Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion | Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote | Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs | Aaron Slater and the Sneaky SnakeQuestioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots!Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book | 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist StoriesThe Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects | Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers | Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists | Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists | Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists]]> #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts present a Questioneers chapter-book adventure in Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote. Watch the Questioneers in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist! Miss Lila Greer announces it’s time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing which one. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it. The class narrows it down to two options: Team Turtle and Team Bird. Sofia is named election commissioner, in charge of overseeing a fair and honest election between the two teams. There’s a class-wide campaign, complete with posters, articles, and speeches. Then it’s time for the election! But when the votes are counted, there’s a tie, and one vote is missing. How will the class break the tie? And what happened to the vanishing vote? It’s up to Sofia Valdez and the Questioneers to restore democracy! Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote is fourth in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun. Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series: The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Ada Twist, Scientist | Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | Aaron Slater, Illustrator | Lila Greer, Teacher of the YearThe Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters | Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants | Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion | Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote | Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs | Aaron Slater and the Sneaky SnakeQuestioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots!Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book | 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist StoriesThe Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects | Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers | Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists | Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists | Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists]]> Cat Kid Comic Club is back in session in this groundbreaking graphic novel narrative by Dav Pilkey, the worldwide bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of Dog Man.Flippy, Molly, Li'l Petey, and twenty-one baby frogs each have something to say. Naomi and Melvin don't see eye to eye and Poppy perceives the world differently than her siblings. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another's point of view -- both inside and outside the classroom?The shenanigans are nonstop and the baby frogs' minicomics are funny and full of heart. Creating stories within a story, author and illustrator Dav Pilkey uses a variety of techniques -- including acrylic paints, colored pencils, Japanese calligraphy, photography, collage, gouache, watercolors, and much more -- to portray each frog's perspective. The kaleidoscope of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, fosters creativity, collaboration, independence, and empathy. Readers of all ages will relish this joyful graphic novel adventure.]]> The bestselling collection of Official TOEFL iBT® Tests straight from ETS, the maker of the test!Are you preparing to take the TOEFL test? Why not study with the only guide on the market that contains real TOEFL questions pulled from recent exams? Official TOEFL iBT Tests, Volume I gives you all the tools practice you need to achieve your best score. This book from ETS contains five retired TOEFL® test forms with authentic reading, listening, speaking, and writing questions, plus an answer key for each form. This third edition reflects the all the latest changes and updates to the test. You also get online access to all five interactive tests as well as a downloadable audio file with all the passages and sample responses in the listening and speaking sections. You will learn how to construct a proper answer and how to integrate your speaking, listening, and writing skills to demonstrate English proficiency.The book features: •5 full-length sample TOEFL tests•Real TOEFL essay-writing prompts•Sample responses for the speaking and writing test sections•Downloadable audio for all the listening and speaking sections•Answer keys, self-scoring guides, and more]]> The changing Arctic is of broad political concern and is being studied across many fields. This book investigates ongoing changes in the Arctic from a landscape perspective. It examines settlements and territories of the Barents Sea Coast, Northern Norway, the Russian Kola Peninsula, Svalbard and Greenland from an interdisciplinary, design-based and future-oriented perspective.The Future North project has travelled Arctic regions since 2012, mapped landscapes and settlements, documented stories and practices, and discussed possible futures with local actors. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the project, the authors in this book look at political and economic strategies, urban development, land use strategies and local initiatives in specific locations that are subject to different forces of change.This book explores current material conditions in the Arctic as effects of industrial and political agency and social initiatives. It provides a combined view on the built environment and urbanism, as well as the cultural and material landscapes of the Arctic. The chapters move beyond single-disciplinary perspectives on the Arctic, and engage with futures, cultural landscapes and communities in ways that build on both architectural and ethnographic participatory methods.]]> In 2016, the voters of the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union. The majority for 'Leave' was small. Yet, in more than 40 years of EU membership, the British had never been wholeheartedly content. In the 1950s, governments preferred the Commonwealth to the Common Market. In the 1960s, successive Conservative and Labour administrations applied to join the European Community because it was a surprising success, whilst the UK's post-war policies hadfailed. But the British were turned down by the French. When the UK did join, more than 10 years after first asking, it joined a club whose rules had been made by others and which it did not much like. At one time or another, Labour and Conservative were at war with each other and internally. In 1975, theLabour government held a referendum on whether the UK should stay in. Two thirds of voters decided to do so. But the wounds did not heal. Europe remained 'them', 'not 'us'. The UK was on the front foot in proposing reform and modernisation and on the back foot as other EU members wanted to advance to 'ever closer union'.As a British diplomat from 1968, Stephen Wall observed and participated in these unfolding events and negotiations. He worked for many of the British politicians who wrestled to reconcile the UK's national interest in making a success of our membership with the sceptical, even hostile, strands of opinion in parliament, the press and public opinion.This book tells the story of a relationship rooted in a thousand years of British history, and of our sense of national identity in conflict with our political and economic need for partnership with continental Europe.]]> This edited volume examines deterrence and the defense efforts of European states neighboring Russia, following the Crimean intervention.Deterrence, after being largely absent from debates among academics and policy-makers for almost a quarter of a century, has made a comeback in Europe. Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the start of the military conflict in Ukraine’s Donbass region, eastern and northern European states have revised their assessments of Russia’s policies and intentions. The approach used by Russia in Ukraine has rendered lessons learned from the Cold War deterrence only partially applicable due to the changing security situation in Europe. The emergence of the cyber realm, a smaller emphasis on nuclear deterrence, and the ideological conflict between Russia and the West, are among the key differences between the Cold War and the current security environment. Structured into two parts, the first part discusses conceptual aspects of deterrence, while the second discusses ten country case studies, which include both NATO and non-NATO countries. This allows for an in-depth analysis of the changing character of deterrence and its practical application by Russia’s European neighbours.This volume will be of much interest to students of strategic studies, European politics, Russian foreign policy, security studies and international relations in general.]]> This volume takes a broad perspective on the recent debate on the role of German ordoliberalism in shaping European economic policy before and after the eurozone crisis. It shows how ordoliberal scholars explain the institutional origins of the eurozone crisis, and presents creative policy proposals for the future of the European economy. Ordoliberal discourse both attempts to offer political solutions to socioeconomic challenges, and to find an ideal market order that fosters individual freedom and social cohesion. This tension between realpolitik and economic utopia reflects the wider debate on how far economic theory shapes, and is shaped by, historical contingencies and institutions. The volume will be of interest to policymakers as well as research scholars, and graduate students from various disciplines ranging from economics to political science, history, and philosophy.]]> Volume III of The Official History of Britain and the European Community covers the divisions over Europe of the Labour Government (1975–79) and the controversies surrounding Britain’s relations with her EEC partners under Margaret Thatcher.As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, this book is the story of the stresses, quarrels, compromises and ambitions which contributed to an unhappy relationship between the United Kingdom and her European partners. Immediately after the 1975 referendum, when the British people voted by a large majority to stay in the European Community, the divisions in the Labour Party over Europe, which had caused the referendum in the first place, resurfaced as if nothing had changed. They dogged the beleaguered Government of James Callaghan and contributed to the defeat of the Labour Party in the General Election of 1979.Margaret Thatcher proclaimed herself a pro-European Prime Minister but her premiership, too, was governed by a succession of crises in Britain’s relations with her partners as Thatcher fought to redress the unfair budget deal Britain had been forced to accept on accession, and then to secure her vision of a reformed, outward-looking, economically liberal Europe. This is also the story of personal relationships between Thatcher and the successive leaders of Germany, France and the United States. It is told through the contemporary accounts of the period, in the words, ideas and emotions of politicians and officials at the heart of Government.This work will be of much interest to students of British politics, European Union history, diplomacy and International Relations in general.]]> Arctic Geopolitics, Media and Power provides a fresh way of looking at the potential and limitations of regional international governance in the Arctic region. Far-reaching impacts of climate change, its wealth of resources and potential for new commercial activities have placed the Arctic region into the political limelight. In an era of rapid environmental change, the Arctic provides a complex and challenging case of geopolitical interplay. Based on analyses of how actors from within and outside the Arctic region assert their interests and how such discourses travel in the media, this book scrutinizes the social and material contexts within which new imaginaries, spatial constructs and scalar preferences emerge. It places ground-breaking attention to shifting media landscapes as a critical component of the social, environmental and technological change. It also reflects on the fundamental dilemmas inherent in democratic decision making at a time when an urgent need for addressing climate change is challenged by conflicting interests and growing geopolitical tensions. This book will be of great interest to geography academics, media and communication studies and students focusing on policy, climate change and geopolitics, as well as policy-makers and NGOs working within the environmental sector or with the Arctic region.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.tandfebooks.com/doi/view/10.4324/9780367189822 has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.]]> This book explores the relevance of conspiracy theories in the modern social and political history of the Nordic countries. The Nordic countries have traditionally imagined themselves as stable, wealthy, egalitarian welfare states. Conspiracy theories, mistrust and disunity, the argument goes, happened elsewhere in Europe (especially Eastern Europe), the Middle East or in the United States. This book paints a different picture by demonstrating that conspiracy theories have always existed in the Nordic region, both as a result of structural tensions between different groups and in the aftermath of traumatic events, but seem to have become more prominent over the last 30 or 40 years. While the book covers events and developments in each of the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland), it is not a comparative country analysis. Rather, the book focuses on conspiracy theories in and about the Nordic region as a region, arguing that similarities in the trajectories of conspiratorial thinking are interesting to examine in cultural, social, and political terms. The book takes a thematic approach, including looking at states and elites; family, gender and sexuality; migration and the outside view on the Nordic region; conspiracy theories about the Nordic countries; and Nordic noir.This book will be of great interest to researchers on extremism, conspiracy theories and the politics of the Nordic countries.]]> Is democracy, in its neoliberalized form, responsible in part for bringing us to the brink of self-destruction and the policy inertia that is doing away with our chances of survival? Surviving Democracy probes the way democracy became neoliberalized and the role neoliberalized democracy plays in our dealings with—causing, understanding, denying, and mitigating—climate change. Defining neoliberalism as the art of exclusion through inclusion, Chien-Yi Lu treats climate change as collateral damage of the neoliberal order established to ensure upward power and wealth redistribution. Highlighting the role money played in the "free" competition of ideas between Keynes and Hayek, she investigates the resulting global structure, wherein the wealthy and powerful sit above the market and democracy, and the way this structure fundamentally contradicts with honest climate mitigation. Central to the structure is neoliberal elites’ leveraging of the fluid relationship between the market and the state. Merging citizen power with consumer and investor powers is therefore imperative to the success of climate action. While expediting the bursting of the carbon bubble is an obvious answer, it is the discussion of the meat bubble that brings the book full circle, linking our survival to neoliberalism, inclusion, and democracy.Surviving Democracy probes the role democracy plays in our dealings with—causing, understanding, denying, and hopefully, mitigating—climate change.]]> ]]> New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Best Seller “Full of valuable insights to guide you.” (Will Smith) “Thoughtful and life-affirming...a must-read.” (Tony Robbins) “This book will put you back in charge of your own life.” (Tom Brady)A new perspective on the overused and misunderstood concept of "karma" that offers the key to happiness and enlightenment, from the world-renowned spiritual master Sadhguru.What is karma? Most people understand karma as a balance sheet of good and bad deeds, virtues and sins. The mechanism that decrees that we cannot evade the consequences of our own actions. In reality, karma has nothing to do with reward and punishment. Karma simply means action: your action, your responsibility. It isn’t some external system of crime and punishment, but an internal cycle generated by you. Accumulation of karma is determined only by your intention and the way you respond to what is happening to you. Over time, it’s possible to become ensnared by your own unconscious patterns of behavior.In Karma, Sadhguru seeks to put you back in the driver’s seat, turning you from a terror-struck passenger to a confident driver navigating the course of your own destiny. By living consciously and fully inhabiting each moment, you can free yourself from the cycle. Karma is an exploration and a manual, restoring our understanding of karma to its original potential for freedom and empowerment instead of a source of entanglement. Through Sadhguru’s teachings, you will learn how to live intelligently and joyfully in a challenging world.]]> Soon to be a major motion picture"Jon Swift + Witches of Eastwick + Kelly 'Get In Trouble' Link + Mean Girls + Creative Writing Degree Hell! No punches pulled, no hilarities dodged, no meme unmangled! O Bunny you are sooo genius!" —Margaret Atwood, via Twitter"A wild, audacious and ultimately unforgettable novel." —Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times "Awad is a stone-cold genius." —Ann Bauer, The Washington PostThe Vegetarian meets Heathers in this darkly funny, seductively strange novel from the acclaimed author of 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl."We were just these innocent girls in the night trying to make something beautiful. We nearly died. We very nearly did, didn't we?"Samantha Heather Mackey couldn't be more of an outsider in her small, highly selective MFA program at New England's Warren University. A scholarship student who prefers the company of her dark imagination to that of most people, she is utterly repelled by the rest of her fiction writing cohort--a clique of unbearably twee rich girls who call each other "Bunny," and seem to move and speak as one. But everything changes when Samantha receives an invitation to the Bunnies' fabled "Smut Salon," and finds herself inexplicably drawn to their front door--ditching her only friend, Ava, in the process. As Samantha plunges deeper and deeper into the Bunnies' sinister yet saccharine world, beginning to take part in the ritualistic off-campus "Workshop" where they conjure their monstrous creations, the edges of reality begin to blur. Soon, her friendships with Ava and the Bunnies will be brought into deadly collision. The spellbinding new novel from one of our most fearless chroniclers of the female experience, Bunny is a down-the-rabbit-hole tale of loneliness and belonging, friendship and desire, and the fantastic and terrible power of the imagination.Named a Best Book of 2019 by TIME, Vogue, Electric Literature, and The New York Public Library]]> Following the wildly popular BBC America adaption of Codename Villanelle, a high-stakes, addictive installment of Jennings's acclaimed Killing Eve series.Though the cat and mouse chase between these two lethal adversaries has seemingly ended, the sophisticated, deadly thrill of Eve and Villanelle's relationship is far from over. Told in Jennings's stylish prose, Killing Eve: Endgame is another page-turning chapter in the espionage exploits of Eve and Villanelle.]]> ]]> Tessa Bailey is back with a Schitt's Creek-inspired rom-com about a Hollywood "It Girl" who's cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town... where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn't belong. Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father's dive bar... in Washington.Piper hasn't even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won't last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can't do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She's determined to show her stepfather—and the hot, grumpy local—that she's more than a pretty face. Except it's a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there's an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn't want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan—and this town full of memories—may have already caught her heart.]]> From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, Little Red, comes another thrilling and spunky fairy tale retelling about three very brave and rebellious Viking girls.Someone—or something—is CRASHING and BASHING near a village of Viking folk! Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there are awfully big footprints leading into the woods...Three little Viking girls know just what the trouble is, but the silly chieftain won't listen to them! Can this gumptious trio work together to raise their voices and prove who knows best, after all?A master of fractured fairy tales with feminist twists, author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin uses strikingly bold graphics that pop with vibrant colors and are perfect for read alouds. Gather around for a romping, stomping story with gripping tension and lots of silly mischief and mayhem.]]> Intercultural Communication provides a critical introduction to the dynamic arena of communication across different cultural and social strata. Throughout this book, topics are revisited, extended, interwoven, and deconstructed, with the reader’s understanding strengthened by tasks and follow-up questions.The fourth edition of this popular textbook has been updated to feature:■ new readings by Kwame Antony Appiah, Yoshitaka Miike, Edward Ademolu and Siobhan Warrington, Helena Liu, and Michael Zirulnik and Mark Orbe, which reflect the most recent developments in the field;■ refreshed and expanded examples and tasks including new material on an Asiacentric approach to intercultural communication, selfies as a global discourse, the impact on intercultural communication of English as a lingua franca in multinational organisations, and representations of Africa in charity media campaigns;■ extended discussions of topics including intercultural training, voluntourism, challenging essentialism in business contexts, and intersectional approaches to identity;■ revised further reading suggestions.Written by experienced teachers and researchers in the field, this fourth edition of Intercultural Communication is an essential textbook for advanced students studying this topic.]]> When Isadora wins an amazing holiday for her whole family she's ready for sun, sea, and sand! But there's work to be done when she and her mermaid friend Marina discover a baby turtle in trouble. Can Isadora help the turtle find a way home?]]> Isadora has a wobbly tooth. Should she give her fang to her dad so he can frame it like all vampires do, or should she leave it for the tooth fairy, as her mum would like? Isadora isn't sure until she makes a new magical friend, Mignonette, who helps her to come up with a totally unique new tradition, perfect for the totally unique Isadora.]]> It's almost time for the vampire ball, and Isadora can't wait! There's just one problem: she's got to compete in a talent show with the other vampire children. Isadora's talents aren't very vampire-y, what if the audience laugh at her? The show must go on, but will Isadora be brave enough to perform . . . ?]]> Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both. When Mirabelle goes off to witch school she promises not to cause any mischief . . . The only trouble is, causing mischief is one of her favourite things to do. Can Mirabelle and her best friend, Carlotta, put her mischief-making right by home time?]]> Meet Mirabelle. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy, and Mirabelle is a bit of both. She likes casting spells with her fairy wand and flying around on her witchy broomstick, but most of all, the thing she really, really likes to do, is cause mischief. And in Mirabelle Gets up to Mischief, she does just that!]]> Mirabelle is having a BAD DAY! Everything seems to be going wrong, and when her brother eats the last chocolate biscuit, Mirabelle finally loses her temper, with dramatic consequences! Will Mirabelle be able to turn her bad day around?]]> ]]> ]]> Charlotte Holmes, Lady Sherlock, investigates a puzzling new murder case that implicates Scotland Yard inspector Robert Treadles in the USA Today best-selling series set in Victorian England.  Inspector Treadles, Charlotte Holmes’ friend and collaborator, has been found locked in a room with two dead men, both of whom worked with his wife at the great manufacturing enterprise she has recently inherited. Rumors fly. Had Inspector Treadles killed the men because they had opposed his wife’s initiatives at every turn? Had he killed in a fit of jealous rage because he suspected Mrs. Treadles of harboring deeper feelings for one of the men? To make matters worse, he refuses to speak on his own behalf, despite the overwhelming evidence against him. Charlotte finds herself in a case strewn with lies and secrets. But which lies are to cover up small sins, and which secrets would flay open a past better left forgotten? Not to mention, how can she concentrate on these murders when Lord Ingram, her oldest friend and sometime lover, at last dangles before her the one thing she has always wanted?]]> Charlotte Holmes comes face-to-face with her enemy when Moriarty turns to her in his hour of need, in the USA Today best-selling series set in Victorian England.A most unexpected client shows up at Charlotte Holmes' doorstep: Moriarty himself. Moriarty fears that tragedy has befallen his daughter and wants Charlotte to find out the truth. Charlotte and Mrs. Watson travel to a remote community of occult practitioners where Moriarty's daughter was last seen, a place full of lies and liars. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s sister, Livia, tries to make sense of a mysterious message from her beau, Mr. Marbleton. And Charlotte’s longtime friend and ally, Lord Ingram, at last turns his seductive prowess on Charlotte - or is it the other way around?But the more secrets Charlotte unravels about Miss Moriarty’s disappearance, the more she wonders why Moriarty has entrusted this delicate matter to her of all people. Is it merely to test Charlotte's skills as an investigator, or has the man of shadows trapped her in a nest of vipers?]]> ]]> ]]> An ALA Top 10 Graphic Novel of 2021 · A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection · Fall 2020 Kids Indie Next List · Featured in Today Show’s AAPI Heritage Month List · Amazon Best Books November Selection · Cybils Awards Finalist · An NBC AAPI Selection · Featured in Parents Magazine Book Nook October issue · A CBC Hot off the Press October Selection · WA State Book Awards Finalist · Texas Library Association Little Maverick SelectionFor fans of American Born Chinese and Roller Girl, Measuring Up is a don't-miss graphic novel debut from Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu!“A beautiful story about food, family, and finding your place in the world.” —Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops“A delicious and heartwarming exploration of identity by a young immigrant trying to find her place in multiple cultures.” —Remy Lai, author of Pie in the Sky and Fly on the WallTwelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-má’s, seventieth birthday together.Since she can’t go to A-má, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids’ cooking contest to pay for A-má’s plane ticket! There’s just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food.And after her pickled cucumber debacle at lunch, she’s determined to channel her inner Julia Child. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too?]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]>